Synopsis:
Whether it is drawing strength from its majestic cultural heritage or dealing with problems with an optimistic, technology-driven outlook, this is certainly a New India – an India that is more Bharat. And that is exactly the point S. Jaishankar’s latest book, Why Bharat Matters, convincingly drives home.
Ours is not just a tough world, but also a turbulent and unpredictable one. COVID destabilized it, conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia scarred it, before climate change, radicalization and terrorism joined the party. Add to it the complex global geopolitics, such as China’s rise, the changed stance of the United States, Russia’s strategy, and the impact of globalization.
India seeks to navigate these stormy seas without letting go of its dream of becoming a leading power. As a vishwa mitra, or global friend, it seeks the well-being of South Asia while contributing to mankind’s prosperity. India is more relevant in global permutations and seems ready to embrace the forthcoming responsibilities and opportunities. As India gears to enter the Amrit Kaal, we stand face-to-face with an era of growth and development while staying true to our traditions. In his book, Why Bharat Matters, India’s Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, talks about why the twenty-first century well and truly belongs to Bharat.
Genre: International Relations
Price: ₹695 ₹550
Format: Hardcover
Published: January 2024
Number of Pages: 256
Language: English
Author: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
ISBN-13: 978-9357027601